the empire is a South Korea drama released in 2022 rated 7.2/10 with 16 episodes. This law series has been watched by 1,403 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | LawDramaMelodrama |
| Year | 2022 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Yoo Hyun Ki |
| Main Cast | Kim Sun Ah, Ahn Jae Wook, Lee Mi Sook, Song Young Chang, Shin Goo, Oh Hyun Kyung |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Depicts the vulgar scandals of Korea’s nobles of the robe (whose rank came from holding judicial or administrative posts) who dream of hereditary succession. Han Hye Ryul is the chief of the special division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. Han Hye Ryul is from a family of judicial workers who has had wealth and power for three generations. She is an ambitious figure who is not satisfied with her current position and aims to become a prosecutor general or someone higher up the ladder. (Source: Soompi)
Critical Reception
the empire has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.2/10 based on 268 ratings. It is ranked #7,394 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the empire?
the empire has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 268 ratings.
How many episodes does the empire have?
the empire has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is the empire?
the empire is a Law, Drama, Melodrama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the empire?
The main cast of the empire includes Kim Sun Ah, Ahn Jae Wook, Lee Mi Sook, Song Young Chang, Shin Goo, Oh Hyun Kyung.
When was the empire released?
the empire was released in 2022 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.